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Minna

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References

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Minna is a city (estimated population 304,113 in 2007) in west-central Nigeria. It is the capital of Niger State, one of Nigeria's 36 federal states. It consists of 2 major ethnic groups: the Nupe and the Gbagyi

History

Archaeological evidence suggests settlement in the area dates back to about 47,000-37,000 years ago. Muslim culture filtered into Minna by way of the ancient Saharan trade routes and the city contains many mosques and Muslim organizations. Christianity is a major population in Niger State, where Sharia is valid. Faith Church, a Grace Baptist Church, Nupe Kalvari Churches, Anglican Churches, ECWA Churches, Baptist Churches, Victory Christian Church, The Apostolic Church and many others too numerous to mention. Minna is the home of Nigeria's former military President Gen. Ibrahim B. Babangida, and of former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar. Dr. Mu`azu Aliyu Babangida was the former governor of Niger State. He served a term of eight years (2007-2015). Abubakar Sani Bello who is a business tycoon and a multi-billonaire is the present governor of Niger state who took over from the opposition party ruling candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, serving his first term in office.

Climate

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|Feb high C = 36.8
|Mar high C = 37.1
|Apr high C = 35.7
|May high C = 32.8
|Jun high C = 30.7
|Jul high C = 29.5
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|Feb mean C = 29.3
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|Apr mean C = 28.9
|May mean C = 27.3
|Jun mean C = 26.0
|Jul mean C = 25.1
|Aug mean C = 25.2
|Sep mean C = 24.9
|Oct mean C = 26.3
|Nov mean C = 26.9
|Dec mean C = 26.7
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|Jan low C = 20.4
|Feb low C = 22.8
|Mar low C = 24.5
|Apr low C = 24.8
|May low C = 23.7
|Jun low C = 22.3
|Jul low C = 22.1
|Aug low C = 21.8
|Sep low C = 21.6
|Oct low C = 21.5
|Nov low C = 19.4
|Dec low C = 19.3
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|Jan rain mm = 1.4
|Feb rain mm = 5.4
|Mar rain mm = 11.9
|Apr rain mm = 60.9
|May rain mm = 135.9
|Jun rain mm = 174.5
|Jul rain mm = 206.6
|Aug rain mm = 271.9
|Sep rain mm = 239.9
|Oct rain mm = 100.0
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|Apr rain days = 4.2
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|Aug rain days = 16.2
|Sep rain days = 16.9
|Oct rain days = 8.6
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|Jan humidity = 21.2
|Feb humidity = 20.6
|Mar humidity = 28.3
|Apr humidity = 42.0
|May humidity = 57.5
|Jun humidity = 65.4
|Jul humidity = 71.4
|Aug humidity = 74.0
|Sep humidity = 69.9
|Oct humidity = 60.3
|Nov humidity = 34.2
|Dec humidity = 25.2
|year humidity = 47.5
|Jan sun = 226.3
|Feb sun = 215.6
|Mar sun = 220.1
|Apr sun = 210.0
|May sun = 226.3
|Jun sun = 189.0
|Jul sun = 155.0
|Aug sun = 148.8
|Sep sun = 180.0
|Oct sun = 248.0
|Nov sun = 267.0
|Dec sun = 269.7
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|Jand sun = 7.3
|Febd sun = 7.7
|Mard sun = 7.1
|Aprd sun = 7.0
|Mayd sun = 7.3
|Jund sun = 6.3
|Juld sun = 5.0
|Augd sun = 4.8
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Economy

Cotton, guinea corn (sorghum), and ginger are the main agricultural products of the city. Yam is also extensively cultivated throughout the city. The economy also supports cattle trading, brewing, shea nut processing and gold mining. There are also FMCGs such as PZ Cussons that deal in toilet soaps, baby products,medicaments and so on.

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Traditional industries and crafts in Minna include leather work and metalworking,

Transport

Minna is connected to neighboring cities by road. Abuja, the capital of the country, is only 150 km away. Minna is also connected by railroad to both Kano in the north and Ibadan and Lagos in the south. The city is served by Minna Airport.

Education

Minna boast of a host of educational institutions among them are, The federal university of Technology, Niger state school of health, Niger state school of nursing and Midwifery, Niger state university of Education among others. Zarumai model school,G.S.S,D.S.S, DECS New College, Hill Top, Mypa schools, Himma international school, Police secondary school, El-Amin International School, New Horizon College, and Brighter International Schools, among many others, are the pioneering high schools in Minna.

References

1. ^{{cite web| url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG__I/NI/65123.TXT| title = Minna Climate Normals 1961–1990| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration| accessdate = 22 July 2016}}
2. ^{{cite web | url=http://secure.britannica.com/ebc/article-9052862 | title=The Concice Britannica Encyclopaedia | accessdate=2007-02-20}}

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